The Magical Quest: The Use of Magic in Arthurian Romance [Hardcover]

Anne Wilson (Author)

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Publication Date: September 1988

The author attempts to systematically address the contradictions in medieval texts in an effort to solve inconsistencies in such traditional stories as the Holy Grail, Ywain, Perceval and King Arthur. The text uses the model of a magical plot - a sub-plot which has a hidden purpose.

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Product Details

Hardcover: 176 pages
Publisher: Manchester Univ Pr (September 1988)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0719023734
ISBN-13: 978-0719023736
Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 1 inches
Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,160,860 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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